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A black stone murti of a seated deity under a silver arched niche with a brown silk backdrop, draped in red cloth and wearing a red headband and tilak. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang from the shoulders, and layered beaded necklaces with a gold-toned pendant and a coin-strung mala adorn the figure. Multiple arms are visible, with one hand raised in a mudra. Trees and foliage frame the scene outdoors, and the image is a photograph of a statue with no living people present.

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October 24 20122012-10-24February 10 20122012-02-10A black stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a magenta satin backdrop, with green trees behind. The four-armed figure wears a turquoise garment with gold-patterned drapery, a multi-strand bead and gold necklace, and a pink-and-gold cloth at the head. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang across the shoulders and arms, and red flowers are held in some hands. A red tilak marks the forehead. The figure is seated on a dark pedestal carved with figures. No living people are visible.2013-07-30September 09 20142014-09-09A dark stone or metal statue of a seated four-armed deity murti is shown in front of a turquoise sequined curtain, framed by an ornate silver arch with carved lion and floral motifs. The figure wears a red draped cloth, a red headband, multiple strands of gold coin necklaces, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and is garlanded with red and white flower strands. Its raised hand is in abhaya mudra and another hand holds a ritual object. No physical people are visible.2013-01-23September 16 20142014-09-16A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a silver ornate arched niche against a magenta cloth backdrop, draped in orange saffron cloth with orange shawl, wearing layered rudraksha-style red-orange beaded necklaces, an orange headband, and garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. The left hand holds a trident-like emblem and the raised right hand shows abhaya mudra, with bangles on the wrists. Trees and foliage frame the background.2012-02-09A black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed arched shrine niche, its multiple arms raised in blessing and holding objects, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands, a jewelled necklace and a crown, dressed in a yellow-green cloth. An orange and white drape lines the back of the niche, with trees around the open outdoor setting and offerings of flowers at its base.2013-09-16February 11 20122012-02-11A black stone deity murti stands in a white ornate arched niche against a red cloth backdrop, set outdoors among trees. The figure wears a red headcloth and red drape, gold necklaces, and a garland of red and yellow flowers with green leaves. Its multiple arms hold ritual objects, and it is seated on a dark animal figure at the base. Red offerings sit on the surrounding platform.2012-04-29June 29 20132013-06-29A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal in front of a magenta velvet backdrop framed by ornate silver arch panels. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and lap, multiple red and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, and a gold-edged orange headcloth with a red bindi. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang from the shoulders down the sides. The hands hold a ceremonial object and a lotus-like item, with one hand raised in blessing.2012-02-09